Hitting

Short Bat Top Hand Front Toss

Instructions

• Screen set up 15 feet from the plate
• Hitter sets up even with the plate, holding the short bat with their top hand
• Hitter should place bottom hand on their back shoulder
• Coach underhand throwsthe ball down the middle of the plate on a line at a slow to medium speed from behind the screen
• Hitter hits the ball with the short bat with their top hand only
• Focus should be on getting the barrel of the bat to the ball and hitting it back towards the coach
• Partners switch after 10 swings
• This drill can also be done off of a tee

At a Glance
  • Duration 10 minutes
  • Players 1-2 players
  • Difficulty Intermediate
  • Age Range 6-18 years
  • Equipment Needed
    • Screen for coach to throw behind
    • Home plate
    • Bucket of baseballs
    • Short 28” bat